Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Kano State, has stated that he will remain in politics for the rest of his life because politics and religion are inextricably linked in his opinion. Shekarau made the statement during a news conference at his Mundubawa home in Kano on Wednesday to commemorate his 70th birthday. “Politics is … Read more
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that losing three councillorship seats out of 274 to the opposition in last Saturday’s local government elections adds credibility to the just ended polls. Bago made the statement while receiving the 25 chairmen-elect and their deputies from the All Progressives Congress, or APC, at the Government House … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has stated that, while he is a member of the Labour Party and has campaigned for its governorship candidate, his first priority is a free, fair, and credible election on November Obi made the comment while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denounced the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their “mindless and unpatriotic” responses to US President Donald Trump’s latest military threat to Nigeria. Felix Morka, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, announced this on Wednesday during an interview with Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. Morka … Read more
Nigerian filling stations have lowered the price of premium motor spirit as the landing cost of petrol fell further below Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot pricing. journalists learnt on Wednesday that NIPCO, AA Rano, Eterna, and Empire Energy filling stations in Abuja had cut their fuel pump prices. NIPCO and AA Rano reduced their fuel prices to … Read more
As part of their continuous attempts to clean up the state civil service, the Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has fired two senior officers for forgery. The individuals impacted include Yusuf Adamu Ningi, an Administrative Officer, and Mr. Suleiman Ahmed (Ahuta), a Principal Executive Officer I, who were both transferred to Government House from the … Read more
Anioma, the inhabitants of Delta North Senatorial District, are Igbos, according to His Royal Majesty Obi Charles Chukwunweike Anyasi III, the traditional ruler of Idumuje-Unor in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Behind the Headlines” is a TVC interview program where Obi Anyasi III made this statement. The king emphasised that Senator Ned … Read more
Worryingly, just little more than 20% of the world’s 1.4 billion hypertensive patients had their condition under control in 2024, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Present at an event held alongside the 80th UN General Assembly and co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Resolve to Save Lives yesterday, the numbers were part of the … Read more
The lawmaker from Pankshin South, Laven Denty Jacob, was abducted from his house in Jos but has since been released. He serves in the Plateau State House of Assembly. House Committee on Information Chairman Hon. Kwarpo Sylvanus confirmed the legislator’s return to his family on Wednesday. His release was a success, but we still don’t … Read more
Joined by notable sons and daughters of the state, Imo Akpan, who represents Akwa Ibom State at the federal Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has recounted the incredible heights the state has scaled 38 years after its creation. Former military president General Ibrahim Babagida (Rtd) founded Akwa Ibom and Kastina states on September … Read more